My 3rd baby shower!

I supposed to wake up late today because I was tired last night but I woke up early maybe I was just excited for my baby shower. Mom and Dad bought me a nice cake for my baby shower its Peek a Boo with a little baby on it. My Mom was hosted for my 3rd baby shower. My guest are from her friends from the church and co teacher. some didn't able to attend but they gave me nice gifts for my little girl. I got lots of nice stuff today. I was really happy coz the people enjoyed and had fun for the games. Thank you so much guys for coming and for all the gifts you gave for my baby.:)

Been busy!

I've been busy today coz i need to do laundry need to pack clothes for travel. My husband and I were going to Colorado Spring for my 3rd baby shower. We left 5 oclock in the afternoon but were thinking to return first some stuff i got from the baby shower because I got it double. We also visit the new house from bro somewhere in Longmont. Its pretty nice place. its quiet and peace. its good to live in. Around 10pm were finally at my inlaws house. were both tired so we decided to sleep. When i'm in the bed i have so much in my thoughts about my baby shower because I will meet new people. I just pray that hope they are all nice and easy to talk with.

Making thank you notes!

I made thank you notes for my guest from my baby shower last saturday. My husband sent it today. I hope they will get it okay. Thank you so much guys for coming to my baby shower and for all the stuff you gave for my little girl. Have a good day always!

Having trouble with the garage door!

Today when my husband left, I can't go back to sleep because i heard the garage sounds weird. I keep waking up. I usually go back to bed because i always wake up at night. around 8:24am my husband texted me that the garage door wont close. so, I got up and went to kitchen to cook and prepare food for my husband. His bro came to help to fix the garage and finally fixed.

Dreaming about my baby!

Like most mothers-to-be, I had been wondering what the baby would be and what it would look like. I had been wondering if she more like with Daddy or Mommy. But i wish more like daddy because I love Daddy's look especially his nose and eyes. Every night I always imagine what should my baby would be. Sometimes I had a dream about baby but when i woke up i cannot remember anything. My prayers and hope that she is healthy as always!

HAIL RAIN

Last thursday (June 11,2009) i was experiencing rain with ice. I was really surprised with it because its my first time to see it. In Philippines I didn't experience like that because its always warm and humid in there. My husband told me that is called hail. so, i look up on internet what to makes hail.

Hail is a large frozen raindrop produced by intense thunderstorms, where snow and rain can coexist in the central updraft. As the snowflakes fall, liquid water freezes onto them forming ice pellets that will continue to grow as more and more droplets are accumulated. Upon reaching the bottom of the cloud, some of the ice pellets are carried by the updraft back up to the top of the storm. As the ice pellets once again fall through the cloud, another layer of ice is added and the hail stone grows even larger. Typically the stronger the updraft, the more times a hail stone repeats this cycle and consequently, the larger it grows. Once the hail stone becomes too heavy to be supported by the updraft, it falls out of the cloud toward the surface. The hail stone reaches the ground as ice since it is not in the warm air below the thunderstorm long enough to melt before reaching the ground.

I am now 33 weeks of pregnant!

This week my baby weighs a little over 4pounds and has passed the 17inches mark. She rapidly losing the wrinkled, alien look and her skeleton is hardening. The bones in her skull aren't fused together, which allows them to move and slightly overlap.Thus making it easier for her to fit through the birth canal. The pressure on the head during birth is to intense that many babies are born with conehead-like appearance. These bones don't entirely fuse until early adulthood, so they can grow as her brain and other tissue expands during infancy and childhood. My life will change as my baby fills out even more of my belly. I may be feeling some achiness and numbness in my fingers, wrist and hand. It's because like many other tissue in my body, those in my wrist can retain fluid, which can increase pressure in the carpal tunnel, a bony canal in my wrist. Nerves that run through this "tunnel" may end up pinched, creating numbness; tingling, shooting or burning pain; or a dull ache. that's the baby center says. If anyone pregnant like me im sure you will experience the same as me so just remember to stretch your hand when you takes break which should be frequently.

My 2nd baby shower!

June 13,2009 :

This is my 2nd baby shower hosted by mom in laws. It was successful. we played many games like measuring the tummy, water brokes, finding the pin in the rice, tasting baby food, and a story telling about left and right. It was really fun. Most of my guest are American. My other filipina friends that i invited didn't come but one of my friend Cleo come to my baby shower. my friend ann didnt come too but she gave me lots of gifts which is wonderful. I'm glad i got many gifts again for my baby. I thank God for his blessing.

Cleaning the house!

I woke up early today and started to clean the house for the preparation for my baby shower tomorrow in my home. I vacuum the carpet and wipe the furniture. I was tired but I'm finally finished. Next to do is to decorate. My husband asked me what color of ballons that I like. of course i like pink because its my favorite and also white to make it beautiful. I hope that many people will come to my baby shower so i have many gifts for my baby:)

INDEPENDENCE DAY (June 12, 2009) in Philippines!

I watch tv show today which is called Ruffa and Ai in TFC (The Filipino Channel).It's already June 12, 2009 in the Philippines. It's Independence Day . They were celebrating Independence Day. Charice Pempengco was singging the National Anthem. All employees in ABS-CBN was there to celebrate and all over in the Philippines. The Philippine Declaration of Independence occurred on June 12, 1898 in the Philippines, where Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo (later to become the Philippines' first Republican President) proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain after the latter was defeated at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. The declaration, however, was not recognized by the United States or Spain, as the Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, in consideration for an indemnity for Spanish expenses and assets lost. The United States recognized Philippine independence on July 4, 1946 in the Treaty of Manila. Independence Day was observed in the Philippines on the July 4 anniversary of this event until, upon the advice of historians and at the urging of nationalist politicians, President Diosdado Macapagal signed Republic Act No. 4166 into law on August 4, 1964, designating June 12, which had previously been observed as Flag Day, as the country's Independence Day.

I'm Proud to be Pinoy! Mabuhay ang Filipino!

Making Meatloaf!

I try to make new ingredient which is meatloaf. I really feel bad because when its cooked it really doesn't taste good. I only make 85 pounds is that right? what i know is like 2 pounds to make.. maybe I'm just wrong. hmm.. better luck to me next time.

Car seat safety!

My husband and I attended for car seat safety classes today and we got some information about guidelines for best protecting child passengers.There are many laws about car seat all over in the United States. Here in Colorado the children must be in the car seat for safety. From newborn to 1 year old up to 20 or 30 pounds they must use infant carrier seat rear- facing only. For at least 1 year, 20 to 40+pounds they must use convertible or combination car seats. Use as forward-facing seats up to the maximum weight limit of the harness. For 4 to 8 years, they must use the booster seat along with the lap and shoulder belt. And for older than 8 years, they must use the lap and shoulder seat belt.We should follow the guidelines of Colorado law by keep our children safe. Car crashes are leading cause of death for people ages 3 to 33. Under Colorado's Child Passenger safety law says, infants and children must be properly buckled up when riding in motor vehicles. A driver can be ticketed and fined a minimum of 82$ for each unrestrained or improperly restrained. If anyone needs help installing their car seats they can go to local fire department for help with that.

Busy day!

I woke up early today and took a shower. I started to fix everything. I also separated the dirty clothes and the baby clothes i got from the baby shower and started to wash. while the clothes is in the laundry I clean the house and sweep the garage. the house was really dirty coz i was gone for couple of days. Now i feel better coz the house is clean again:)

I am now 32 weeks!

The days passing so fast. I am now 32 weeks of pregnant. as you can see in my picture my tummy is more bigger.By now my baby weighs 3.75 pounds. and is about 16.7 inches long.taking up a lot of space in my uterus. I am gaining about a pound a week and roughly half of that goes right to my baby. In fact, she'll gain a third to half of her birth weight during the next 7 weeks as she fattens up for survival outside the womb.

Finally home.

I am finally home today. i was gone for 2 days for the baby shower party. I missed our house already, and our bedroom. now i can finally sleep in our bedroom.

Having bad day..

June 4 2009:

I'm having bad day today because I was trying to changed my blog layout but it doesnt went through.. what happened is my blog messed up. It was all deleted. it really sucks! I was really disappointed. what i did is I repeat my blog again:( anyway.. im done with it. And today i had Doctor Appointment. we expect that our doctor wasn't there coz she is out of town. inside, we wait one and half already! oh my gosh!.. my day was really bad. I'm glad my husband know that im having bad day so he bought me chocolate shake to make me cool hehe.. Now i feel good!

Pamper Booklet cont...

Although new babies like to look and listen, they can only do it for short periods of time. Then they need a brief break. Your baby will signal the need for a break by doing one or more of these things:
= Looking away or turning her head
=Arching her back
=Breathing faster, harder of briefly holding her breath
=Getting red, pale, or mottled
=Starting
=Coughing or sneezing
=Hiccuping
=Spitting up
=Having a bowel movement
When you see these signs, stop the activity for a bit until she signals she is ready again. She will do this by quieting, looking at you, widening her eyes or brightening her face.

YOUR BABY'S SIGHT:
Even before birth, babies can see. Ultrasound pictures have shown babies in the uterus watching the beam of a penlight. Right after they are born, babies see things best when they are about eight to ten inches away. This is the distance between your baby's eyes and yours when your baby is cradled in your arms. Although babies like to look at bright colors and patterns, they like faces best. When your baby looks at you, he is getting to know your face. By the time he is a week old. he will be able to recognize your face.

YOUR BABY'S ACTIVITY LEVEL:
When babies get over-stimulated, they often begin to fuss and cry. They may even fall asleep on order to shut out the activity.
During pregnancy, babies are stimulated by their environment.
=Is there a time of day when your baby is more active?
=How does this intense activity change? Does your baby become suddenly still, or is there a gradual quieting?
=How do your activities affect your baby's activity level?

YOUR BABY'S CRY:
Babies have different kinds of cries that signal specific needs. As you take care of your baby, you will learn what each kindof cry means and how best to satisfy that need. You will learn by trying different things and seeing what works best.
Babies do things to comfort themselves, like suck on a finger or thumb.
Babies can suck their thumb even before they are born. Each day has things that he prefers for comforts.

THE IMPORTANCE OF FATHERS:
A Father is a very important person in a child's life. Babies whose father are involved with them show all sorts of positive benefits. They have a better self-image and do better in school.
Fathers offer babies a kind of interaction that is different from mothers. By four weeks of age, a baby reacts differently to the sight of her father. She hunches forward and her face gets a look of eager anticipation-eyebrows up, mouth open, eyes bright. She is ready to play.
Many fathers "play" with their babies even before birth by talking and singging to them or by gently massaging the mother's abdomen.

SHARED PARENTING:
Fathers and Mothers can have different styles of parenting. Learning to parent involves learning from successes as well as mistakes. It is important that both mothers and fathers have their own times to take care of the babies.

YOUR BABY'S DOCTOR:
Make an appointment with your baby's doctor while you are still pregnant. Call to arrange a prenatal interview. and plan to spend 15 to 20 minutes together. Invite your partner to come along.
Discuss any special concerns you've had during pregnancy. Ask about office hours, what to do in a emergency. and which hospitals the health care provider works with. Find out whether some questions can be answered over the phone. Ask how soon after birth you should plan to bring your newborn in for the first check-up. Be sure the provider's service are covered by your health plan, or discuss payment options.

FALLING IN LOVE:
The learning and planning you have done in preparation for your baby's birth will ease your transition to parenting a newborn. Nothing, however, can prepare you for the intensity of the early weeks with your baby- the hour spent watching each breath and movement, the scent of his head, the way he studies your face. This time of falling in love is like no other. Hold, cuddle and delight in your baby. You can't spoil him. You are building a relationship that lasts a lifetime.

Pampers Booklet!

I read about Pampers booklet today and I found out about Parenting tips.
Here are some Parenting tips to know:

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BABY:
Babies communicate their needs and pleasure through their behavior. They "talk" with their bodies. After your baby is born, you will be able to clearly see his/her reactions.He/She will let you know if what you are doing is on the right track. For example, if his body relaxes and he looks contended. what you are doing is right for that moment. Very quickly you will get to know your baby's style and rhythms. You will be talking to one another.

BABY'S SLEEP/WAKE CYCLE:
Babies go through periods of being sleep. awake and crying. They go through these periods many times each day. Whether a baby is awake or asleep depends on what she needs. Over time these periods become more predictable.

HOW YOUR BABY USES SLEEP:
Babies have the marvelous ability to use sleep to shut out the noise and activity of others. By doing this they protect themselves from unnecessary stimulation. In quiet sleep their eyes are tightly shut, their breathing deep and regular, their body curled, closing out the world. After your baby is born you will be able to see how well he is able to shut out disturbing noises and activities. Even before birth, a developing baby can get used to and ignore activity. Here is something you can try after the sixth month.

• When you know your baby is awake, ring a small bell or shine a flashlight near your abdomen for a few seconds. How does your baby respond?
• Now do it again for a few seconds. How your baby respond this time?
• Repeat this several more times to see what she/he will do.

I am now 31 weeks. 7 months already!

This is the baby looks like http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-31-weeks

This week, my baby measures over 16 inches long. She weighs about 3.3 pounds. She can turn her head from side to side, and her arms, legs and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumalates underneath her skin. She's probably moving a lot, too, so I may have trouble sleeping because my baby's kicks and somersaults keep me up. Take comfort all this moving is a sign that my baby is active and healthy.

Labor and Birth!

I had a nurse visit today. we discussed about labor and birth. she gave me a guide book. in a guide book there are many things to learn and to discuss like :

The work of Labor- is done by your uterus, often called the womb. The uterus is the hallow sac of muscles in which your baby grows during pregnancy.
What is Labor- is the time when your uterus contracts to bring about the birth of your baby. Contractions of the uterus are often called "labor pains". Labor contractions soften, shorten and open the cervix and push your baby and the placenta out of your body.
What happen in Labor? There are three stage to labor.
During the first stage of labor = The contractions of the uterus thin and open the cervix, stretching it over your baby's head.
During the second stage of labor= contractions of the uterus push your baby through the vagina and out of your body.
During the third stage of labor= labor is the time when the placenta is delivered.
Kinds of Birth:
Vaginal Delivery
Forceps Birth
Cesarean Birth
She also gave me a magazine its all about baby talk. And a booklet for Pampers Childbirth Education Program.